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Rory McIlroy regains World No. 1 ranking with CJ Cup win

The four-time major winner is back atop the rankings for the first time since July 2020—when he was supplanted by Spain’s Jon Rahm

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Rory McIlroy at Congaree Golf Club. Pic/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy at Congaree Golf Club. Pic/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy held on for a one-stroke victory in the US PGA Tour CJ Cup on Sunday to return to the top of the world rankings for the ninth time in his career. Three late birdies proved crucial when the Northern Ireland star bogeyed the last two holes but still edged American Kurt Kitayama. 

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